At only 13 years old, Lucas Chiche is preparing to take the stage of the prestigious Théâtre du Léman this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. An exceptional concert for a young Geneva prodigy who, despite his age, has already performed on renowned stages such as Carnegie Hall in New York or Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow. With impressive maturity, Lucas establishes himself as an emerging figure in classical piano, ready to transmit all the emotion he draws from the works he performs. He was my guest.
“One day my mom bought a piano, and I played melodies on it. It started like that,” says Lucas Chiche. What started as a simple hobby quickly transformed into a vocation. At nine years old, Lucas participated in his first competitions and realized that classical music was not just a hobby: it was his destiny.
Today, his favorite composers – Beethoven, Rachmaninov and Chopin – nourish his repertoire. “Rachmaninov is incredible, but his works are complex because he had gigantic hands. I have to wait for mine to grow up to play certain pieces,” he explains with a laugh.
To give chills above all
For this concert at the Théâtre du Léman, Lucas and his teacher, Mladen Čulić, carefully refined the program. After numerous adjustments, the public will be able to enjoy works by Gluck, Chopin, Schubert and Beethoven. In the second part, he will share the stage with his friend David Chen for a four-handed interpretation of Schubert’s Fantasy. “It’s a lot of work, but I’m so excited,” he confides, his eyes sparkling.
Although he is aware of his talent, Lucas emphasizes the importance of emotion in his performances. “My goal is not to show my technique, but to convey thrills, joy, or even sadness,” he explains. This sincere and sensitive approach appeals to an ever-widening audience, as evidenced by the laudatory comments he receives on social networks. “People come on purpose to listen to me, and I want to give them something in return,” he adds.
A prodigy, but above all a teenager
Despite his success, Lucas remains a teenager like any other. He enjoys playing basketball, spending time with his friends and going to school. His comrades, far from being intimidated by his exploits, supported him enthusiastically. “They are very proud of me, some will come to the concert. It’s so good to have friends like them,” he says gratefully.
When asked about his ambitions, Lucas talks about his dream of becoming a great pianist, collaborating with prestigious orchestras such as the Orchester de la Suisse Romande or the Verbier Festival orchestra. But for now, he is focusing on his development and on the works he will be able to perform when his hands are bigger!
In the meantime, Lucas invites us to discover or rediscover the richness of classical music. “It’s incredible, it gives unique emotions. I would like young people to listen to more Beethoven, Mozart, or Rachmaninov,” he says.
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